Eduqas is a brand of the British examination board WJEC. This is in order to respond to differing education systems between England and Wales starting in September 2015. From September, all reformed qualifications offered by WJEC in England will be branded Eduqas, whilst reformed qualifications in Wales will continue to be branded WJEC. Current qualifications being delivered in England will also continue to be branded WJEC until they are reformed.
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Reformed Qualifications
From 2015, Eduqas will offer Ofqual reformed GCSEs and AS and A Levels to schools and colleges in England, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, the Channel Islands and the independent sector in Wales. GCSEs in England are regulated by Ofqual and will now be graded 9-1 instead of A*-G. Independent schools in Wales, schools in the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands may choose between qualifications regulated by Ofqual and those regulated by Welsh Government.
Which qualifications have been accredited?
The full list of qualifications that are now accredited are posted on the Eduqas website in the news section.
Information is also available from the Ofqual accreditation update page. Ofqual provide updated information on the reformed qualifications for 2015.
Help for Teachers
Teachers can find Digital Education Resources online on a separate resources website They can also attend specific Eduqas CPD training courses
Offering WJEC Eduqas Qualifications
To offer these qualifications, all new centres must register with the examination board, WJEC.